By Scott LenoxWe had one last day of offshore fishing today before tropical depression #8 moves into the area. It is currently approaching the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It will continue to move toward NC and then it is forecast to make a hard NE turn and head out to see….that’s the good news…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Coast Guard Urges Caution In Coming Days With Tropical Activity Near
OCEAN CITY — While no significant impacts are expected in the Ocean City area from two tropical depressions, authorities are issuing reminders about rough ocean conditions on the beach and offshore in the coming days.In a press release issued Monday, the 5th Coast Guard District is advising mariners and swimmers throughout the mid-Atlantic region Monday to use caution… Read more »
State Rallies To Create Blood Donation Day; Shortages Reported Nationwide
BERLIN – Maryland has established its own Blood Donation Day as national shortages reach dangerous levels.The state has taken its lead from Dr. Daliah Wachs, a radio personality, professor and physician who has worked with the American Red Cross, United Blood Service and blood banks to create a National Blood Donation Week from Sept. 4… Read more »
Know the Rules….and Follow Them
If you follow fishing in Ocean City like I do then you’ve heard some of the controversy surrounding some of the local fishing tournaments in town this summer. Most, if not all of the local tournaments have a rule that states “All IGFA rules apply unless otherwise noted”. In 1940 the International Game Fish Association… Read more »
OPA Votes 4-3 To Remove General Manager; Board Member To Serve In Interim Capacity
BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors voted Friday to terminate the contract of General Manager Bob Thompson.In a special closed session, the board voted 4-3 to terminate the management agreement between the association and Thompson. Thompson had filled the role of general manager for the community since August 2010. At that time,… Read more »
Sporty Tuna
By Scott LenoxIt was pretty sporty off the beach today…fishable, but sporty. Northeast winds had it 3′-5′ and a little better at times, but there’s tuna to be caught.Kevin Rohrdack and his crew braved the rough seas today and caught a box of large yellowfin tunas up to 70lbs and a big gaffer dolphin fishing… Read more »
Back at the Tunas
By Scott LenoxNow that the tournament season is winding down the Fish in OC offshore fleet will get back to charter fishing. There will be plenty of days of white marlin action coming up, and some charters will want to get out and catch a bunch of marlin, but most charters want to put some… Read more »
BIG Blue Marlin Finishes Out The 25th MidAtlantic
By Scott LenoxThe 25th anniversary of the MidAtlantic was one for the record books. 157 boats fished out of the Canyon Club in Cape May, NJ and out of Sunset Marina in Ocean City, MD and there was over $3 Million dollars in prize money. It was an exciting week of fishing that started with… Read more »
Court Asked To Rule On White Marlin Open Controversy; Two Polygraph Tests Find Deception By Winners
OCEAN CITY — The White Marlin Open formally asked the Worcester County Circuit Court on Friday to rule on who should receive the $2.8 million in prize money that was awarded for this year’s top catch in the tourney.Earlier this week White Marlin Open issued a statement by Jim Motsko announcing a “possible violation of… Read more »
State Police Berlin Barrack To Hold Open House For Prospective Candidates
BERLIN — The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack on Saturday is holding an informal open house to invite prospective cadet and trooper candidates to visit the facilities and learn more about the operation.The MSP Berlin Barrack is reaching out to potential applicants in the interest of stepping up recruitment and is holding the informational open… Read more »